Lead Last: Olaolu Ogunyemi on Servant Leadership, Fatherhood, Resilience, and Raising the Next Generation

What if the most powerful form of leadership isn't about being first but about choosing to Lead Last?In this episode of Telling My Story, Henry Chiwetelu sits down with Olaolu Ogunyemi, a U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, leadership mentor, and passionate advocate for intentional fatherhood and the next generation.Olaolu brings a unique perspective shaped by military leadership, fatherhood, coaching, and personal adversity. His mission is to help people move beyond superficial influence and build leadership rooted in service, trust, empathy, discipline, and purpose.We explore his Lead Last philosophy, his journey from adversity to leadership, the lessons he learned through the Marine Corps, and how the principles of leadership in the workplace can transform the way we lead our families.We also discuss his children's book Crow From the Shadow, raising emotionally resilient children, overcoming insecurity, the role of faith, and why parents and communities have a responsibility to help prepare the next generation for success.In this episode, you'll discover:● What it truly means to "Lead Last"● How adversity can shape a leader● Leadership lessons from the Marine Corps● How to build trust-based teams and relationships● Practical strategies for intentional parenting● Helping children develop resilience and emotional awareness● The connection between leadership at work and leadership at home● Why service may be more powerful than statusConnect with Olaolu on:https://parent-child-connect.com/If you're a parent, professional, entrepreneur, leader, mentor, or anyone interested in personal growth, this conversation will give you practical ideas you can apply immediately.Follow, rate, review, and share Telling My Story to help more people discover stories that inspire growth and positive change.